Pantoprazole 40 mg 14 tablets

Pantoprazole 40 mg 14 tablets

Composition:

• Active ingredient:

Pantoprazole sodium (equivalent to pantoprazole) — 40 mg.

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to reduce hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach. It is used to treat acid-related gastrointestinal diseases, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric ulcers, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.

Pharmacological properties:

• Inhibits the activity of the proton pump (H⁺/K⁺-ATPase) in the parietal cells of the stomach
• Rapidly and effectively reduces gastric acid secretion
• Promotes ulcer healing and reduces symptoms of heartburn and pain.

Indications for use:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Erosive esophagitis
• Gastric and duodenal ulcers
• Zollinger–Ellison syndrome and other pathological hypersecretory conditions
• As part of combination therapy for Helicobacter pylori.

Dosage and administration:

• Adults:

The usual dose is 40 mg once daily, 30–60 minutes before a meal.
For ulcers and erosions, the treatment course may last from 4 to 8 weeks.
For Zollinger–Ellison syndrome, dose titration (up to 240 mg/day) is individualized under medical supervision.

Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew.